Near Littleton in Warren County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Nathaniel Macon
1758-1837
Photographed by Kevin Vincent, September 2, 2013
1. Nathaniel Macon Marker
His wish was that no grief be expressed at his funeral. He requested that dinner and grog be served and that each friend cast a stone on his grave. He is buried at his homeplace beside his wife and son. The fourth grave is believed to be Macon's grandson. Large mounds of stones cover all the graves. Thomas Jefferson referred to Macon as "The Last of the Romans."
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 29, 1837.
Location. 36° 28.894′ N, 77° 59.756′ W. Marker
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Nathaniel Macon (approx. 3.8 miles away); William Miller (approx. 4.9 miles away); Littleton College (approx. 5.6 miles away); Willis Alston, Jr. (approx. 5.7 miles away); Macon Depot (approx. 5.8 miles away); To Honor All Veterans Past, Present & Future
Photographed by Kevin Vincent, September 2, 2013
2. Nathaniel Macon's grave
with marker in foreground
Another marker is no longer nearby. Nathaniel Macon (was approx. 3.8 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. I believe Nathaniel Macon Drive is also called Buck Spring Drive. This is a rural area and Buck Spring is the name of the historic plantation rather than a town.
Photographed by Kevin Vincent, September 2, 2013
3. Nathaniel Macon's grave
In his will he stated that he wanted no monument and no elaborate funeral and asked that they lay a stone on his grave.
Photographed by Kevin Vincent, September 2, 2013
4. Nathaniel Macon's grave with close-up of monument
Although Macon did not request a grave marker, this was erected, in 1919, by the NC Historical Commission and Macon Community Club.
Photographed by Kevin Vincent, September 2, 2013
5. Sons of American Revolution footstone for grave
Photographed by Kevin Vincent, September 2, 2013
6. Nathaniel Macon's homeplace -- Buck Spring plantation
His original 2-bedroom home burned in 1977; however, this reconstruction now stands in its place.
Photographed by Kevin Vincent, September 2, 2013
7. original outbuilding on Buck Spring plantation
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,034 times since then and 55 times this year. Last updated on May 8, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 21, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
